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Many Refugees Dealing with Trauma Face Obstacles to Mental Health Care
As a young boy living in what was then Zaire, Bertine Bahige remembers watching refugees flee from the Rwandan genocide in 1994 by crossing a […]
Citing a Mental Health Crisis Among Young People, California Lawmakers Target Social Media
Karla Garcia said her son’s social media addiction started in fourth grade, when he got his own computer for virtual learning and logged on to […]
Three Things to Know About Insurance Coverage for Abortion
Will your health plan pay for an abortion now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade? Even before the June 24 ruling, insurance […]
The Families of Trans Kids in Texas Consider Their Options Amid Crackdown on Care
Cameron Wright, 16, has always seen himself as a “dude.” As a young child, Cameron didn’t have the words to explain the disconnect between how […]
Aspiring physicians honor medical faculty, residents, staff
Recognizing excellence and dedication in medical education during a time of unprecedented challenges, students at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently honored […]
Moderna Is Developing 2 New Vaccines—And 1 Could Protect Against the Common Cold
Fact checked on April 15, 2022 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. Biotechnology company Moderna is expanding […]
Surgeon-scientist Olson named head of surgery
John A. Olson Jr., MD, PhD, noted for his clinical and scientific expertise in endocrine surgical diseases, has been named head of the Department of […]
To Families’ Dismay, Biden Nursing Home Reform Doesn’t View Them as Essential Caregivers
When the Biden administration announced a set of proposed nursing home reforms last month, consumer advocates were both pleased and puzzled. The reforms call for […]
The Stress of Restaurant Work Is Reaching a Boiling Point. Could a Staff Therapist Help?
Restaurant jobs have always been difficult, but the mental stress has gotten worse during the pandemic as restaurants closed or cut hours — or became […]
CDC Says Waiting 8 Weeks Between COVID-19 Vaccines May Lower Myocarditis Risk for Some
Extending the time between the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines may help reduce the risk of rare heart-related side effects for some, the […]
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Cancers in Some Patients
A newer rheumatoid arthritis drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, compared to older drugs, according to a new study published in […]
Universidades no consiguen terapeutas para el creciente número de estudiantes en crisis
Al principio de su primer trimestre en la Universidad de California-Davis, Ryan Manríquez se dio cuenta que necesitaba ayuda. Una suma de presiones —evitar covid-19, […]
Colleges Struggle to Recruit Therapists for Students in Crisis
Early in his first quarter at the University of California-Davis, Ryan Manriquez realized he needed help. A combination of pressures — avoiding covid-19, enduring a […]